About the artist

Anthony p.O' Grady[1961- ] is for the most part a self taught artist.He paints in an assortment of mediumsand finds inspiration from Francis Bacon, Edward Munch, Modigliani to Monet.The Dublin born artist works with the postal service and has resided in Athy Kildare since 2001He has exhibited his own works in Dublin, Naas and Athy.Portraiture and seascapes are a popular domain where certain characteristics emerge as trademarks of style,thereby fixing his own personal identity as an artist.O'Grady's abstract work appears blatantly sensual and self-confident and stand in the tradition of the genre.

Athy Community Men's Shed would like to thank Tony for his kind donation - funds paid for his art will go towards the day to day running costs of our mens shed